BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

20/09/2008

Observers see problems in Belarusian election

International observers say Belarus' parliamentary election campaign is largely devoid of competition.

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe says the campaign for the Sept. 28 vote has been marked by "weak activity" and is being conducted in a "strictly controlled atmosphere."

A total of 282 candidates are vying for 110 seats in the legislature.

Opposition candidates have started withdrawing from the campaign, saying authorities are pressuring them.

Authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is hoping a clean election will convince the European Union and the United States to ease tough sanctions on his regime.

The OSCE released its assessment of the campaign Friday.

Source:

http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=743558

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